Kilometer [km] to Mile [mi] Converter
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How to Convert Kilometer to MileMile
1 km = 0.6213712121212122 mi
1 mi = 1.6093439485009937 km
Example: convert 81 km to mi:
81 km = 81 x 0.6213712121212122 = 50.33106818181818 mi
Kilometer
Definition: A kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters. It is a decimal multiple of the meter, the SI base unit of length.
History/origin: The kilometer is derived from the meter, which was defined in the late 18th century during the French Revolution. The prefix 'kilo-' denotes one thousand.
Current use: Kilometers are commonly used for measuring longer distances, such as the distance between cities, the length of a road, or the distance covered in a race. They are the standard unit of distance in many countries.
Mile
Definition: A mile (mi) is a unit of length in the imperial and United States customary systems. It is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters or 5,280 feet.
History/origin: The mile has ancient origins, dating back to Roman times. It was originally based on the distance covered by a thousand paces of a Roman legion.
Current use: Miles are commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for measuring longer distances, such as the distance between cities or the length of a road. They are also used in sports, such as running and cycling.
Kilometer to Mile Conversion Table
Kilometer [km] | Mile [mi] |
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0.01 km | 0.006213712121212121 mi |
0.1 km | 0.06213712121212121 mi |
1 km | 0.6213712121212122 mi |
10 km | 6.213712121212121 mi |
50 km | 31.068560606060608 mi |
100 km | 62.137121212121215 mi |
1000 km | 621.3712121212121 mi |
10000 km | 6213.712121212121 mi |
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